Used iPhone in Serbia: Where to Buy, the Price and How to Check It

July 26, 2026

New Apple gear costs more in Serbia than in Europe, let alone the US, so the used iPhone market here is very much alive. Here is where to look, how to judge the price, and what to check so you do not end up with a brick.

Where to look

Classifieds are the main channel: check electronics in Serbia on Ovdix and KupujemProdajem (search "polovan iphone cena beograd");
small "polovni telefoni" shops — pricier, but they give a short warranty and take your old phone in trade;
chats and groups — sometimes cheap, but with no protection whatsoever.

How much a used iPhone costs

Exact figures go stale fast, so keep these benchmarks as a percentage of the new price: last year's models in mint condition — roughly 70–80%, two- to three-year-old ones — 50–65%, older — 40% and below. If a listing is far cheaper than the market, that is not luck, it is a reason to reread the checking section. Also factor in Serbia's local quirks: some phones arrive through private import, so condition and included accessories vary a lot.

Checklist for the meetup

iCloud: ask the seller to sign out of the account in front of you (Settings → Apple ID) and make sure "Find My iPhone" is off — a locked phone is useless;
IMEI: match the number in Settings against the one on the box and check Apple's site for warranty and activation status;
battery: Settings → Battery → Battery Health; below 80% capacity is grounds for a discount to cover a replacement;
screen and cameras: dead pixels, yellow tint, focus; a non-original screen often gives itself away with a warning in Settings;
connectivity: insert your own SIM and test a call, LTE and Wi-Fi right there on the spot.

Meet during the day in a busy place and pay only after the full check. The rest of the rules are in the article about safe deals on classifieds.

Private seller or shop?

A private seller is cheaper and open to haggling, a shop gives a one- to three-month warranty and exchange if something is wrong. If this is your first phone in a new country and you have no backup, paying extra at a shop can be reasonable insurance. In private listings, watch the seller's history and how complete the description is: serial number, battery health and real photos are a good sign.

Selling your iPhone?

Demand for used iPhones is steady: an honest listing with real photos, battery status and the receipt (if you have it) sells a phone within days. Post a listing on Ovdix — it is automatically translated into Serbian and 6 more languages, so local buyers find you too.